The BMS Project Manager is the end-to-end owner of Building Management System (BMS) project delivery across assigned regions. You will lead complex, multi-stakeholder controls integration efforts in commercial and mission-critical environments—primarily data centers—while ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the highest standards of safety and quality.
Essential Functions
Lead BMS project lifecycle: scope, procurement, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, commissioning, and close-out.
Own $6–10M in project revenue annually.
Ensure milestone delivery, punch list closure, documentation handoff, and system commissioning.
Manage general contractor relationships, worksite coordination, and field communications.
Track project budgets, schedule forecasts, and support financial reporting in partnership with internal finance.
Serve as the primary project contact for customers, contractors, and internal teams.
Coordinate with Controls Technicians and subcontractors on daily work scopes, installation quality, and safety compliance.
Escalate workforce constraints or GC issues to the BMS Operations Manager.
Participate in project meetings with GCs, customers, and internal departments.
Collaborate with the BMS Engineering team on system design questions, documentation revisions, and engineered drawing updates.
Support Change Orders by helping scope, price, and approve updated design or software elements in coordination with Sales Engineers and Engineering.
Align with Procurement and Engineering to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
Ensure field changes and as-built updates are captured accurately for documentation.
Conduct system checkouts, point-to-point testing, and oversee final commissioning of BMS systems.
Identify risks or integration challenges early and lead solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of project management experience in BAS/BMS Controls, low-voltage systems, or building automation
Strong working knowledge of BMS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Distech Controls, or similar
Proven ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and construction documents
Familiar with conduit installation practices (EMT, IMC) and data center or critical facility environments
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore)
PMP certification preferred
Competencies
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordination across diverse teams
Effective problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, especially in live or high-risk environments
Ability to lead field teams, provide direction, and hold stakeholders accountable without direct authority
Comfortable working in construction settings, including use of ladders, lifts, and navigating confined spaces
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and comply with jobsite safety protocols
Detail-oriented with a hands-on mindset and proactive approach to project execution
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
